29 my big greek Recipes

premium quality fresh chicken (bone-in or boneless ), fresh lemon juice, olive oil, seasoning (my big fat greek seasoning ), greek honey, unseasoned meat tenderizer, onion , cut into slivers, mashed garlic clove (keep intact)

frying chicken, cut into 8-10 pieces (or 16 drumsticks), cold water, extra virgin olive oil, fine sea salt, fresh lemon , cut into thin slices, all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, seasoning (my big fat greek seasoning ), canola oil

extra virgin olive oil, lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, minced kalamata olives, minced flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh garlic, fine sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, diced tomatoes, dry greek red wine, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, greek honey, crushed dried oregano, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, freshly grated nutmeg, ouzo or 1/4 tsp pure anise extract, fresh grated lemon zest, crushed dried mint, fresh ground white pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese, bechamel sauce (reserved from recipe below), salted butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, egg yolks, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fine sea salt (level), fresh ground white pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, grated parmesan cheese, ziti pasta , cooked al dente, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced flat leaf parsley, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, fresh ground white pepper, grated parmesan cheese

phyllo pastry dough (use athens brand 14x18 or 9x14), greek honey (use apipharm brand thyme and wild flower), superfine sugar, purified water, fresh lemon juice, greek brandy (use metaxa brand), fresh organic lemon rind, fresh organic orange rind, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, coarsley ground walnuts, coarsley ground blanched almond, coarsely ground blanched hazelnuts, superfine sugar, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, melted unsalted butter (unsalted butter only)

fresh whole roasting chicken (5 1/2 - 6 lb.), halved head of garlic, tempered unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground white pepper, halved head of garlic (from rub ), halved small onion, halved fresh seedless lemon, fresh oregano sprigs, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, butter, garlic salt, greek oregano, wild thyme honey, fresh grated lemon zest, ground cumin, fresh ground white pepper

bow tie pasta (or whatever shape you desire), red onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, tomatoes or 1 pint grape , halved, crumbled feta cheese, greek vinaigrette (sis uses kraft), sliced olive (kalamata or black)

bow tie pasta, frozen peas, thawed, baby spinach, shredded carrot, diced zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon, fresh mint, all purpose greek seasoning, sugar, garlic cloves, minced, green onions, diced, crumbled feta cheese

nonfat greek style yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, minced, chopped fresh dill leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, onion, chopped, lightly packed baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, or 1 tsp dried, freshly ground black pepper, lean ground turkey breast, salt, whole-wheat burger buns, english cucumber, thinly sliced, leaves romaine lettuce , hard ribs removed

ground lamb, chopped fresh mint leaves, ground cumin, salt and pepper, oil , for brushing on the grill rack, pita breads, chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, plain yogurt, garlic clove, minced, fresh dill, crumbled greek feta cheese, white wine vinegar, oregano, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, eggplant

whole wheat pita bread, fat free feta cheese, crumbled, plum tomato, sliced thin, sliced red onion, olive oil

head romaine lettuce, quartered and torn apart, kalamata olive, reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled, red onions, halved , then sliced into petals, kirby cucumbers , halved lenghtwise, then thinly sliced diagonally, tomatoes, cut into chunks, oregano, mint, anchovies (optional), extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper

grain rice, butter, orzo pasta, broken into short strips or 2 tbsp spaghetti, broken into 1 inch strips, sliced almonds, whole pine nuts, vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, snipped green onion top, snipped fresh parsley, snipped fresh dill or 1/4 tsp dried dill, snipped fresh mint or 1/4 tsp dried mint, garlic paste, honey or 1/4 tsp sugar, fresh lemon zest, crushed dried oregano, fresh ground black pepper, fine sea salt, crumbled feta cheese

boboli pizza crust (or you make 1 if you feel adventurous!), pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, diced vidalia onion, crushed hot peppers, chopped tri-color peppers ( frozen is fine ), balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, heaping tbsp of minced garlic, pizza toppings, eggplant sliced thin, vidalia onion sliced thin, roma tomatoes sliced thin, mozzarella cheese shredded, feta cheese crumbled, spinach leaves, loukanika or hot italian sausage, sliced black olives

halved grape tomatoes, dried oregano, divided, salt, divided, black pepper , to taste, crumbled feta cheese (can use reduced-fat ), eggs, chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, olive oil

red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings, hothouse cucumber, sliced in 1/3-inch thick half -rounds, vine-ripened plum tomatoes, cut into half -wedges, quartered green bell pepper, sliced 1/4-inch thick, whole pitted kalamata olive, pickled greek peppers (whole or sliced ) (optional), romaine lettuce , torn into bite-sized pieces (optional), feta cheese, cut into 1-inch dice, extra virgin olive oil, grated fresh lemon zest, fresh squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, pressed small fresh garlic cloves or 1/2 tsp garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, fresh ground black pepper, fine sea salt, dried mint (optional)

vine ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks, red onion, thinly sliced, european seedless cucumber, cut into bite-size chunks, red bell pepper, seeded and chunked, green bell pepper, seeded and chunked, cubanelle pepper, seeded and chunked, kalamata black olives, several sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley , about 1/2 cup, imported greek feta, a couple of glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, splashes ) red wine vinegar, dried oregano , crushed in palm of your hand, coarse salt and black pepper, pita breads

cucumber, plain yogurt, garlic, minced, fresh dill, crumbled greek feta cheese, white wine vinegar, oregano, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, eggplant, ground lamb, chopped fresh mint leaves, ground cumin, salt and pepper, oil , for brushing on the grill rack, pita breads, chopped romaine lettuce

spaghetti squash, olive oil, zucchini, diced, onion, chopped, tomatoes, diced, black olives, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper, to taste, feta, crumbled